Hull City have asked about signing Cardiff City star Kenneth Zohore – but have been told to forget it by Neil Warnock.

And the Bluebirds boss has rubbished the chances of the Tigers changing his mind over keeping hold of his No.1 frontman.

In a move that will allay fans' fears of losing such a key figure, Warnock is adamant that not even record-breaking amounts would be enough for him to consider the club cashing in on last season's top scorer.

It is understood Hull made contact with the veteran manager to ask about Zohore's availability as the recently relegated side look to launch a bid to return to the Premier League under new boss Leonid Slutsky.

Neil Warnock has played a huge role in the development of a striker he has called among the best in the Championship (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)

And there are also claims they would be prepared to go even higher having identified Zohore as a key summer target following his breakthrough season in British football with the Bluebirds. The Denmark Under-21 international ended the last campaign with 12 goals and a fresh three-year contract having been rescued from the fringes by Warnock.

It is not clear whether a formal offer has been tabled by Hull, although sources close to the KCOM Stadium say they are determined to try and lure the Bluebirds to the negotiating table – and have been described as quietly confident of doing so.

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But, for his part, Warnock is thought to have dismissed Hull's enquiry by telling Tigers officials that improving their offer to £20m – which would represent a record fee in deals between second-tier clubs – still wouldn't be enough for him to be persuaded.

The 68-year-old was thought to be relieved that Cardiff wasted little time in turning down a £3m offer from Sheffield Wednesday for skipper Sean Morrison and will hope there is no change in stance from the club.

Cardiff's transfer business is overseen by a transfer committee that includes Warnock himself, as well as executive director and CEO Ken Choo, chairman Mehmet Dalman as well as owner Vincent Tan.

Choo spoke last month of a 'harmonious' feel at the club over this close season after good progression on new signings, as well as new contracts for the likes of Bruno Manga and the opening of discussions over a new deal for Sol Bamba .

Ken Choo, pictured here overseeing a Cardiff City development match, has spoken of the "harmonious" work behind the scenes at the club this summer

Choo also spelt out Tan being keen on snubbing the Sheffield approach for Morrison to underline ambitions for a push on promotion this season, saying: “It was a good offer but what is our goal? Vincent was strong, saying we wanted to have a go, that we have already spent a lot of money and if we were not going to have a go he wouldn't be here.

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"It would have been easy to take the cheque but he is quite calm and focused and strong on what we want to do.”

It remains to be seen what kind of figure would see discussions around selling Zohore, who arrived from Odense via Belgian sister club Kortrijk in January 2016.

Kenneth Zohore in action for his country at the recent European Under-21s championship

Zohore impressed in the recent European Under 21 championships, scoring twice in Denmark's final group game against the Czech Republic, but had stated before the tournament his admiration for Warnock and his influence on his revival, adding he was happy at Cardiff and keen to repay the Yorkshireman's faith in him.